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Mil. Spec. Washdown Toggle Switches
These switches meet MIL-S-3950. A rubber seal protects them from washdowns.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Position Designation  | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Dp. Behind Panel | Mounting Hardware Included | Wire Connection Type | Each | |
2 Position | ||||||||||||
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For 1/2" Panel Cutout Dia. | ||||||||||||
| 4 | 4 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 8 | 4PST | On-Off | 15 A @ 125 V AC, 12 A @ 28 V DC | 28V DC 125V AC | 1.35" | Yes | Screw Terminals | 00000000 | 000000 |
Outdoor High-Current Time and Day Activated Switches
Rated NEMA 3R, these rain-tight switches protect against falling liquids and light splashing. They control equipment with high currents, such as landscape lighting, pumps, and heaters. Program them to turn a device on and off at a set time and day. Position trippers around the clock dial to set on and off times.
Seven-day switches can perform a different program each day of the week.
Additional trippers (sold separately) are sold in pairs that include one “on” tripper and one “off” tripper.
Switches | Additional Trippers | ||||||||||||||||
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| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switching Current @ Voltage | Input Voltage | Maximum On/Off Cycles | Minimum Set Time | Tripper Type | No. of Trippers | Housing Material | Industry Designation | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Wire Connection Type | Each | No. of Trippers Included | Pkg. | ||
7-Day Timing Cycle | |||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 40 A @ 240 V AC | 120V AC | 3 per Day | 3.5 hrs. | Removable | 14 | Steel | 4PST | 12 1/2" | 8 1/4" | 4" | Screw Terminals | 00000000 | 0000000 | 7 Pairs | 00000000 | 000000 |
Panel-Mount Compact Disconnect Switches
Install these switches in a panel cutout. Small enough to fit in tight spaces, they handle comparable electrical loads to standard sized switches. They cut power and keep it isolated to prevent equipment from starting up during inspection and maintenance. All have a lockout so you can secure them in the off position with a padlock (not included). They’re rated IP65 for protection from washdowns.
| Switching Current @ Voltage | Industry Designation | Electrical Phase (hp) | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. Behind Panel | Specifications Met | Each | |
Gray Plastic Housing with Black Actuator | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stays Switched (Maintained) | ||||||||
4 Circuits with Lockout—For 3/8" Panel Cutout Dia. | ||||||||
| 12 A @ 600 V AC, 16 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (1/2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (1 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (3 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 13/16" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 16 A @ 600 V AC, 20 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (1 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (5 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 13/16" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 20 A @ 600 V AC, 25 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (1 1/2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (3 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (5 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 13/16" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 25 A @ 600 V AC, 32 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (3 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (7 1/2 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4" | 3 1/8" | 2" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 50 A @ 600 V AC, 50 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (3 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (7 1/2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (15 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4" | 3 1/8" | 3 3/16" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 63 A @ 600 V AC, 80 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (5 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (10 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (20 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4" | 3 1/8" | 3 3/16" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Yellow Plastic Housing with Red Actuator | ||||||||
Stays Switched (Maintained) | ||||||||
4 Circuits with Lockout—For 3/8" Panel Cutout Dia. | ||||||||
| 12 A @ 600 V AC, 16 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (1/2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (1 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (3 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 13/16" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 16 A @ 600 V AC, 20 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (1 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (5 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 13/16" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 20 A @ 600 V AC, 25 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (1 1/2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (3 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (5 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 13/16" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 25 A @ 600 V AC, 32 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (3 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (7 1/2 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4" | 3 1/8" | 2" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 50 A @ 600 V AC, 50 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (3 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (7 1/2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (15 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4" | 3 1/8" | 3 3/16" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 63 A @ 600 V AC, 80 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (5 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (10 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (20 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4" | 3 1/8" | 3 3/16" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Enclosed Compact Disconnect Switches
Small yet mighty, these switches are about as tall and wide as an index card yet durable enough to mount directly to a wall. Their polycarbonate housing protects the switch and resists denting, chipping, and cracking. Rated IP65, the housing also seals out water even in frequently washed down areas. Don’t be fooled by their size—these switches can handle electrical loads comparable to a standard sized switch.
These switches cut power and keep it isolated to prevent equipment from starting up during inspection and maintenance. All have a lockout, so you can secure them in the off position with a padlock (not included).
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Yellow Plastic Housing with Red Actuator | ||||||||
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| Switching Current @ Voltage | Industry Designation | Electrical Phase (hp) | Ht. | Wd. | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Each | |
Stays Switched (Maintained) | ||||||||
4 Circuits with Lockout | ||||||||
| 12 A @ 600 V AC, 16 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (1/2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (1 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (3 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4 3/4" | 3 13/16" | IP65 | UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 16 A @ 600 V AC, 20 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (1 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (5 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4 3/4" | 3 13/16" | IP65 | UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 20 A @ 600 V AC, 25 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (1 1/2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (3 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (5 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4 3/4" | 3 13/16" | IP65 | UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 25 A @ 600 V AC, 32 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (3 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (7 1/2 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4 3/4" | 3 13/16" | IP65 | UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 50 A @ 600 V AC, 50 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (3 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (15 hp @ 240 V AC) Three (7 1/2 hp @ 120 V AC) | 5 5/16" | 6 11/16" | IP65 | UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 63 A @ 600 V AC, 80 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (5 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (10 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (20 hp @ 240 V AC) | 5 5/16" | 6 11/16" | IP65 | UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified | 00000000 | 000000 |